VIDEO: The Man Behind the Wheel
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Have you seen a small toy car speeding up and down Sproul Plaza? Meet William Jones, who explains his motivation for driving the car around public places.
Affordable Care Act is about patient protection, not partisan protection
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act must not be a weapon wielded by partisan interests. Instead of using this op-ed as a platform to preach along party lines for why this legislation is good for America, I want every reader to walk away with something more useful than partisan talking points. Read More…
Let’s Groove Tonight: Foster the People perform at the Greek Theatre
An artist has to have a pretty substantial following to fill up the Greek Theatre, with its seating capacity of more than 8,000. Once the fan base is built though, the Greek is no respecter of persons as bands young and old, established and brand new are scheduled to please Read More…
‘Ted’ fails to combine comedy with a solid story
The premise of “Ted” starts out simply enough. The loneliest boy in the neighborhood receives an endearingly cute stuffed creature for Christmas, wishes upon a star and finds his teddy bear has come to life. After the initial shock and 10 minutes of TV fame, the bear fits with surprising Read More…
A frozen force
HIGHER EDUCATION: The UC and CSU tuition freeze is great news for students and a result of legislators heeding to their advocacy and demonstration.
Sometimes progress and stagnation are one in the same. With a tuition freeze in California’s 2012-13 budget, which Gov. Jerry Brown signed last Wednesday, students in the UC and CSU systems will not face increasing education costs in the coming school year. Read More…
Just what the doctor ordered
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is a victory for America.
The Supreme Court’s Thursday decision to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has dominated the country’s discourse. There has been nonstop talk and speculation regarding the political implications on both sides. Read More…
Crime in Berkeley: June 23 — June 28
The following is a sample of crime in Berkeley from June 23 — June 28, provided by the Berkeley Police Department. Strong Arm Robbery — Intersection of College Avenue and Dwight Way On Saturday, June 23, at approximately 5:45 p.m., a strong arm robbery occurred at the intersection of College Avenue Read More…
Aesop Rock – Skelethon is Upon Us
It’s been five years since Aesop Rocks’s last tour de force, 2007′s None Shall Pass. What has Rock been doing in the last five years? At the very least, he’s crafted two songs that make your favorite rapper look like an illiterate member of the ‘huntable surplus.’ At best, he Read More…
Charmin Smith promoted to associate head coach
Charmin Smith was named associate head coach of the Cal women’s basketball team on Monday, according to an announcement from head coach Lindsay Gottlieb. Smith has been an assistant coach with the Bears since 2007. During that time she has seen the team through three NCAA tournament appearances, including this Read More…
Former Tang Center doctor sued in relation to death of UC Berkeley graduate
Former UC Berkeley Tang Center doctor Robert Kevess is is now being sued by the parents of deceased campus alumnus Elgin Stafford. Read More…